Chief Operating Officer, SME

Credence Management Solutions, LLC (Credence) is seeking a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to support one of Credence’s premier space programs where we are providing a broad range of acquisition capabilities and integrated program management solutions. This work will encompass space related research, development, production, operations & maintenance, and lifecycle acquisition activities directly impacting the Military Communication (MilComm) and Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Directorate.

Full salary range for this position is $140,000 to $250,000 per year, with the starting salary determined based on candidate’s knowledge, skills, experience, as well as budget availability.

• Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of United States Space Force (USSF) programs.
• Oversees the PEO Action Group (PAG) and Program Acquisition Support (PAS) personnel, functions, and deliverables.
• Formulate policies, manage daily operations, and plan the use of materials and human resources across program.
• Breakdown of specific operational tasks/deliverables you will oversee
• Tools, Processes, and Procedures
• Develop, Maintain, and Update implementation guides/charter in accordance with updated regulations and directives.
• Support the development, procurement, data collection, usage, modifications/enhancements, implementation, integration, testing, documentation, verification, validation, protection and maintenance of tools, processes, guidelines, methodologies, models, simulations, databases, web sites, reports, and applications of MilComm PNT Systems
• Government Database Maintenance
• Database accuracy and standardization
• Creation of non-proprietary databases delivered in Government acceptable format
• Planning, Document Reviews, & Operational Assessments
• Ensure document consistency with applicable statutes, regulations and policies,
• Oversee program documentation compliance
• Reporting Discrepancies, findings, and recommendations
• Document and address any discrepancies through Government briefs
• Manage self inspections checklists, staff assistance visits, and internal control checklists
• Contractor Recommendations
• Provide recommendations to the Government on deliverables or services to perform in the public’s best interest.
• Provide comment resolution matrix (CRM)
  
  

• DoD Top Secret / SCI eligible security clearance is required
• BA/BS in a relevant field is required, MA/MS degree is preferred
• PMP certification is preferred
• Ten plus (10+) years demonstrated relevant experience is required
• Initiate, supervise, and/or develop requirements from a project’s inception to conclusion for complex to extremely complex programs.
• Provide strategic advice, technical guidance and expertise to program and project staff.
• Provide detailed analysis, evaluation and recommendations for improvements, optimization development, and/or maintenance efforts for client-specific or mission critical challenges/issues.
• Consults with client to define need or problem supervises studies and leads surveys to collect and analyze data to provide advice and recommend solutions.